Telematics terminal and telematics center for preventing vehicle discharge and control method thereof

Abstract

A telematics terminal includes: a modem unit communicating with a telematics center; and a controller i) monitoring an amount of current consumption by the modem unit in a sleep mode in which the telematics terminal is operated at low power, ii) when the monitored amount of current consumption exceeds a designated current consumption amount and the modem unit is in danger of electrical discharge, transmitting a vehicle discharge danger message indicating a current position of the telematics terminal to the telematics center, and iii) when a vehicle control command corresponding to the vehicle discharge danger message is received from the telematics center, performing an operation corresponding to the vehicle control command.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of and priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2014-0167292, filed on Nov. 27, 2014, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]Field of the Disclosure[0003]The present disclosure relates generally to a telematics terminal and telematics center for preventing vehicle discharge and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a telematics terminal and telematics center for preventing vehicle discharge and a control method thereof in which the current consumption amount of a modem unit provided in the telematics terminal is monitored so as to prevent electric discharge of a vehicle.[0004]Discussion of the Related Art[0005]Due to advances in electronic control technology, vehicle systems are gradually becoming more sophisticated. In particular, various vehicular devices, which were conventionally operated through mechanical methods, a...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent is about a telematics terminal and telematics center for preventing vehicle discharge and a control method thereof. The technical effects of this patent include effective management of current consumption of the vehicle modem, prevention of electrical discharge, and transmission of a warning message to an external mobile terminal when a designated vehicle is parked in an area with a possibility of electrical discharge. The controller monitors the current consumption of the modem unit in real-time and automatically turns off power of the modem unit when the monitored current consumption exceeds a designated level. The telematics center collects information regarding areas with a high possibility of electrical discharge and transmits a warning indication message to an external mobile terminal when a designated vehicle is parked in such an area.

Problems solved by technology

However, when the telematics terminal is disposed in a weak electric field or a shadow zone in which wireless communication is difficult, the telematics terminal not only receives the Rx signal but also transmits a transmission signal (Tx signal) to an external device.

However, conventionally, if a vehicle is operated in a sleep mode for a long time, current from a telematics modem is continuously consumed and the vehicle may eventually be electrically discharged.

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